Thursday October 19, 2023 – The Medical Illustration Program, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University held an opening ceremony of the 26th Medical Exhibition. Assoc. Prof. Maitree Inprasitha, Ph.D., Vice President for Education and Academic Service presided over the event, while Dr. Piyanas Sudee, an administrative member of the Administrative Committee, Bachelor of Science Program in Medical Illustration, Faculty of Medicine and Miss Wanruthai Srinan, a 4th year student of the Medical Illustration Program gave the reporting speech. A lot of distinguished guests including lecturers, students, the public and news correspondents attended the event, which took place at the 1st Floor, Central Plaza, Khon Kaen.
Dr. Piyanas Sudee, an administrative member of the Administrative Committee, Bachelor of Science Program in Medical Illustration, Faculty of Medicine reported that this exhibition was the 26th time and part of the course, Exhibition and Medical Science Museum, offered during the 1st Semester, of 2023. The course is the exhibition of the practical works of the program students such as medical drawings, medical photography, medical television program, production of medical models and imitated items.
“The medical exhibition is aimed at having the students organize an exhibition and work together as a team. It is also guidance for those interested to continue studying in this program.”
Miss Wanruthai Srinan, a 4th year student of the Medical Illustration Program, the chairperson of the MDI KKU Exhibition Project 2023 explained that there were 28 practical work pieces of the students exhibited from 4 types of media including, printed media, mixed media, models and multimedia. The theme of the event this year is the “zoo” as she and her friends see that the zoo is a place of varieties, creativity, and harmonious co-living.
Assoc. Prof. Maitree Inprasitha, Ph.D., Vice President for Education and Academic Service said that the 26th MDI KKU Exhibition was the stage for the students to demonstrate their competency though creation of works after learning different courses in making medical models, motion graphic, coding, cartoon drawing for medical illustration and photography. The students’ works are medical media where students have developed the multi-skills, which are necessary for the present and future job market.”
“The theme the students selected this year was the “zoo”, which is very creative and enables the students to demonstrate their competency that is different but harmoniously mixed. It is hoped that this exhibition will be successful as everybody’s expectation.”
Mr. Yuthapichai Samee-ngam, a 4th year student majoring in medical illustration of the Faculty of Medicine explained about his work, which was a media for teaching about PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome). At present, the abnormality of this type is frequently found. There are many symptoms that differ from one person to another such as thick hair, acne, oily skin, abnormal menstruation, or obesity. If not receiving appropriate treatment, there can be a risk of incurrence of other diseases.
“I became interested, therefore, to make the media that provides information about this disease. The media includes illustrations in motion graphic, which is convenient to use and can be public related to people in general at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Srinagarind Hospital, Faculty of Medicine. After testing the kits, the results from evaluation were highly satisfactory and they could be publicized. I’m not worried about the exhibition today, for I have rehearsed many times and planned well with my friends. We had meetings together, and the exhibition is good, for people will be able to see it and understand what students of the medical illustration do.”
The MEDIZOO MDI EXHIBITION 2023 was held until October 21, 2023 at the 1st Floor, in front of Uniqlo, Central Plaza, Khon Kaen. People could join the activities and collected stickers of the zoo map. The event also featured folk songs by MDI Students, award presentation and goods sold by the students majoring in medical illustration.
News: Rawiporn Saisaenthong
Photos: Attapon Hampong
